Careers

We offer competitive compensation, hands-on training, and opportunities to work on projects with major partners like Bell, Telus, Hydro Ottawa, Hydro One, Enbridge, and municipalities across Ontario. If you’re passionate about delivering quality work and making a positive impact in local communities, we want you on our team.

At Direct Bore, we’re more than a drilling company—we’re innovators in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenchless technology, and hydrovac services across Ontario. Our success comes from skilled professionals who value efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Horizontal Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Join Direct Bore as a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator/Locator. Operate drills safely, maintain equipment, inspect sites, and support telecom installs. Must have G Licence, union membership (LiUNA 527), and 1+ year experience preferred. Pay starts at $35.52/hr + OT.

Hydrovac Operator

Directbore, a local contractor specializing in trenchless drilling for Bell Canada’s fibre projects, is hiring a full-time Vac Truck Operator in Ottawa. The role involves hydro vac excavation, vehicle upkeep, safety compliance, and equipment monitoring. Candidates must have a DZ or AZ license and at least one year of experience in construction and vac truck operation.

Skilled Labourer

Direct Bore, a trusted trenchless construction contractor with over 20 years of experience, is hiring a Skilled Underground Telecom Construction Laborer for projects in the Ottawa area. The role involves installing ground-level boxes and pedestals, connecting telecom conduit and fiber, operating excavation equipment, and ensuring safety and vehicle readiness.

Lineman or Lineman Trainee

Direct Bore Inc., a leading directional drilling contractor in Ontario, is hiring a full-time Lineman or Lineman Trainee to support telecom infrastructure projects. This hands-on role involves working at heights, installing telecom cables, reading technical plans, and collaborating with field crews in all weather conditions.

Fiber Optic Splicer

Direct Bore is seeking a skilled Fibre Optic Splicer to join our team and support high-quality fibre installations across Ontario. This full-time role involves splicing and testing fibre optic cables in aerial, buried, and underground settings, interpreting work plans, troubleshooting faults, and working at heights in various weather conditions.